Publications by authors named "Zain Douba"

Introduction: "Hydatid cyst" or cystic Echinococcosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. The liver and lungs are the most common sites to occur. Incidence in muscles is exceptionally rare.

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Background And Aims: Because of the plenty and abundance of risk factors and the expected increase in the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the world in general and in low- and middle-income countries in particular, this international cross-sectional study was conducted in 15 low- and middle-income countries according to our previous protocol, NCT05340400.

Methods: Participants were recruited in the period from April 22, 2022 to June 14, 2022. The diagnosis of IBS was according to ROME IV.

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Article Synopsis
  • Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease that compromises immune function, making patients more susceptible to infections, especially when blood sugar levels are poorly controlled.
  • A case study presented a 63-year-old woman with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes who developed community-acquired pneumonia and severe ocular complications, leading to hospitalization.
  • The case emphasizes the need for early detection of infections in diabetic patients, particularly those with additional risk factors, and highlights the importance of evaluating ocular symptoms in these situations.
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Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which causes coronavirus disease- 2019 (COVID-19), has been a global epidemic in our healthcare system. SARS-CoV-2 primarily affects the respiratory system, but neurological involvement has also been reported, including Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) development.

Case Presentation: A 58-year-old male with known co-morbid hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to the emergency room with complaints of worsening shortness of breath, dry cough, and fever for the past 10 days.

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• To date, the medical education literature has focused on strategies for high-income countries to optimize online education. • Low- and middle-income countries' students face additional challenges in providing virtual education. • The main challenges LMIC students face are frequent internet and electricity outages and limited technology skills.

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Radiological imaging plays a vital role in clinically diagnosing TSC. TSC prognosis is largely determined by the severity and the extent of the systems affected by it. TSC patients are symptomatically managed, since no cure is present.

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Gaza has been facing persistent disturbance since the last 14 years. Even before the pandemic, Gaza faced a dire healthcare consequence with prevalent instability, lack of adequate medical resources, and limited health-related infrastructure. Gaza continued to struggle while responding to the pandemic as the other nearby countries.

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Hydatid disease (HD) is an infection with the metacestode stage of the tapeworm . It is commonly seen in South America, The Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and China. Hydatid cysts usually affect the liver followed by the lungs.

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